Quercus phellos, commonly called willow oak, is a medium to large, deciduous oak tree of the red oak group that is noted for its narrow, willow-like leaves and relatively fast growth rate. It is native to portions of the south and eastern United States, from Long Island south along the Coastal Plain and north to the southern Appalachians and ...

Quercus phellos, the willow oak, is a North American species of a deciduous tree in the red oak group of oaks. It is native to the south-central and eastern United States.

The willow oak is native to the southeastern United States, and it is typically found in the woods bordering swamps, streams, or canals. The epithet, phellos, is the Greek name for cork. Willow Oak is easy to grow in acidic, average, medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade.

A handsome and popular shade tree, Quercus phellos, commonly known as Willow Oak, is a deciduous tree admired for its graceful, willow-like leaves. It’s a member of the red oak group and features a straight trunk with a rounded, spreading canopy, offering a blend of elegance and sturdiness that makes it a favorite in both urban and natural ...

Willow oak (Quercus phellos), also known as peach oak, pin oak, and swamp chestnut oak, grows on a variety of moist alluvial soils, commonly on lands along water courses. This medium to large southern oak with willowlike foliage is known for its rapid growth and long life.

willow oak, (Quercus phellos), ornamental and timber tree noted for its willowlike leaves. Willow oak is native to poorly drained areas of the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains and the Mississippi River valley region of North America.

Scientific name: Quercus phellos Pronunciation: KWERK-us FELL-oase Common name(s): Willow Oak Family: Fagaceae USDA hardiness zones: 6 through 9 (Fig. 2) Origin: native to North America Uses: large parking lot islands (> 200 square feet in size); wide tree lawns (>6 feet wide); recommended for buffer strips around parking lots or for median strip

Scientific name: Quercus phellos Pronunciation: KWERK-us FELL-oase Common name(s): Willow oak Family: Fagaceae USDA hardiness zones: 6A through 9B (Fig. 2) Origin: native to North America Invasive potential: little invasive potential

SPECIES: Quercus phellos GENERAL BOTANICAL CHARACTERISTICS : Willow oak is a large, deciduous, graceful tree with a straight, tall, slender trunk and willowlike leaves. The leaves are 5 to 8 times as long as wide, with no lobes or undulations.

Leaves alternate, simple, 5-13 cm long, narrow (0.8-2.5 cm wide), elliptical or lance-shaped (willow-like), wavy entire margin. Autumn color yellow or russet red to red. The species is monoecious, producing separate male (staminate) and …